Licensed Practical Nurse

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.•Pottsville, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Primecare Medical Inc. is looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Schuylkill County Prison located in Pottsville, PA. PRN all shifts available.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state in which the facility is located.
Clinical decision-making ability.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency.
Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship.

Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive nursing care.
Maintaining security of all medical records.
Ensuring strict compliance to all applicable pharmacy regulations.
Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Conducting sick call for inmate/patients and provide treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries.
Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of patients and participating in the formulation of the plan of nursing care.
Record, retrieve and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record.
Accompanies and assists PCM physicians during facility rounds.